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US 1988 Presidential Election
United States presidential election held November 1988. George H.W. Bush defeated Michael Dukakis, continuing twelve years of Republican presidency.
US 1988 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United States.
- Year
- 1988
- Country
- United States
- Contested
- President of the United States
- Winner
- George H.W. Bush
- Candidates
- 2
Outcome in context
Bush won a decisive victory running on Reagan's legacy, carrying 40 states. Dukakis struggled with attacks on his record and the perception of being too liberal.
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- Country contextOpen United States to connect this election to institutions, leadership, and the broader national sequence.
- Winner profileJump from the result to George H.W. Bush's political profile, offices, and related entities.
- Candidate fieldFollow the 2 linked candidates and compare who contested this race.
Result recorded
Winner
Republican Party
Bush won a decisive victory running on Reagan's legacy, carrying 40 states. Dukakis struggled with attacks on his record and the perception of being too liberal.
